'''Blaziken''' (Japanese: '''バシャーモ''' ''Basyaamo'') is the {{Type|Fire}}/{{Type|Fighting}}-[[Types|type]] [[Starter Pokémon]] of the [[Hoenn]] region, introduced in [[Generation III]]. From [[Generation VI]] onwards it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

==Biology==

==Biology==

===Physiology===

===Physiology===

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Blaziken is redpokemonwiththeappearanceofamonstrouspokemon. EventhoughBlazikenhasamonster-likeappearanceit'snotinthe[[MonsterEggGroup]]. It'shairisin a V-shape,fireissproutingoutofitswrist,it's yellow leghair is coveringit'sfeet, and it has creamcoloredhairin its head-neckarea.

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Blaziken is alargebipedalhumanoidbird-likePokémonthatresemblesa rooster. Itsface,lowerbody,arms,andtailarebrightred,withsomeyellowpatches on its chest, and running down its legs and feet. It hasatan colored plume of feathers surrounding its face and chest like a mane.Twolongtanfeatheryplumesstemfromthe back of Blaziken's head. It has blue eyes with yellow scleras. Itsmouth is beaklikeandhooked, with small nostrils, and it has aV-shapedcreston its forehead. Its arms are long, with sharp gray claws. It has gray claws at the bases of its yellow-featheredfeet. It has a small pointed red tail.

===Gender differences===

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===Special abilities===

===Special abilities===

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Blaziken has the specialability [[Blaze]]. With this, it is able to use Fire-Type moves with up to 150% damage, but only if its Hp is below 30%. In additionto this, Blaziken can leap to incredible heights with its impressive leg strength. It can also cover its fists and feetwith fire while battling. In Pokemon Black and White, you can get a Torchic from [[Dream World]] with the ability [[Speed Boost]], which makes it'sspeed rise every turn. This ability is then retained when Torchic is fully evolved into Blaziken. Itcanalso leap over a skyscraper with asinglejump. It can make flames spout from its wrists and ankles, cloaking its feet or fists, and practices a form of martial art with these abilities. The stronger the foe it faces, the more intensely its flames burn. It may also launch a fiery kick at the opponent.

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Blaziken has the [[PokémonAbilities|Ability]] [[Blaze]]. allowing it to use [[Fire type|Fire-Type]] moves with up to 150% damage, but only if its [[HP]] is below 30%. In [[PokémonBlack and WhiteVersion|''Pokémon Black and White'']], you can get a Torchic from [[Dream World]] with the ability [[Speed Boost]], which makes its[[Speed]] rise every turn. This Ability is then retained when Torchic is fully evolved into Blaziken. Asidefromits Abilities, Blaziken can leap incredible heights (actually being able to effortlessly transcend a 30-story building) with itsoutstandingleg strength. It can also make flames spout from its wrists and ankles, shrouding its feet and fists, and practices a form of martial art with these abilities to overwhelm the enemy with in battle. The stronger the foe it faces, the more intensely its flames burn.

==Evolution==

==Evolution==

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'''Blaziken''' is the evolved form of [[Combusken]], and is the final evolutionary form of the [[starter Pokémon]] [[Torchic]]. Starting at level 36, Combusken can evolve into Blaziken. Blaziken can evolve into itsmegaformduring battle in Pokemon X/Y using [[Blazikenite]].

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'''Blaziken''' is the evolved form of [[Combusken]], and is the final evolutionary form of the [[starter Pokémon]] [[Torchic]]. Starting at level 36, Combusken can evolve into Blaziken. Blaziken can further evolve into MegaBlazikenusingthe [[Blazikenite]].

==Game info==

==Game info==

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Blaziken first appeared as the evolved form of one of the starter Pokémon, [[Torchic]], in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire]]. It is Torchic's final evolved form, evolving from [[Combusken]] at level 36. Its fire-type attacks are more physical such as [[Blaze Kick]] and [[Fire Punch]], as opposed to other attacks like [[Flamethrower]] and [[Fire Blast]]. In [[Heartgold and Soulsilver]], you can receive a Torchic from [http://pokemon.wikia.com/wiki/Steven Steven Stone].

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|type={{Fire}}

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|gen=III

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|ruby=In battle, Blaziken blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks the foe courageously. The stronger the foes, the more intensely this Pokémon's wrists burn.

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|sapphire=Blaziken has incredibly strong legs - it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This Pokémon's blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened.

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|emerald=It learns martial arts that use punches and kicks. Every several years, its old feathers burn off, and new, supple feathers grow back in their place.

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|firered=When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.

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|leafgreen=When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.

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|diamond=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|pearl=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|platinum=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|heartgold=It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes.

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|soulsilver=It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes.

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|black=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|white=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|black 2= Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|white 2=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|x=It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes.

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|y=When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.

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|or=In battle, Blaziken blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks foes courageously. The stronger the foe, the more intensely this Pokémon’s wrists burn.

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|as=Blaziken has incredibly strong legs—it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This Pokémon’s blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened.}}

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===Locations===

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|Channel=Ruins of Truth

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|RS Pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Combusken]]

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|Trozei=Secret Storage 20<br>Trozei Battle<br>Mr. Who's Den

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|Trozei=Secret Storage 20<br />Trozei Battle<br />Mr. Who's Den

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|PMD2=[[Dark Crater|Dark Crater Pit]] (B9F-B14F)

|PMD2=[[Dark Crater|Dark Crater Pit]] (B9F-B14F)

|Ranger1=[[East Road]]

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|name=Blaziken

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|ruby=In battle, Blaziken blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks the foe courageously. The stronger the foes, the more intensely this Pokémon's wrists burn.

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|sapphire=Blaziken has incredibly strong legs - it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This Pokémon's blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened.

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|emerald=It learns martial arts that use punches and kicks. Every several years, its old feathers burn off, and new, supple feathers grow back in their place.

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|firered=When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.

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|leafgreen=When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.

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|diamond=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|pearl=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|platinum=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|heartgold=It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes.

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|soulsilver=It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes.

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|black=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|white=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|black 2= Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|white 2=Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

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|x=It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes.

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|y=When facing a tough for, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.

[[File:BalzikenCntst.jpg|left|150px|May and her Blaziken in a Pokémon Contest.]] Blaziken's first appearance in the anime was in the episode ''Pop Goes the Sneasel'' under the ownership of [[Harrison]]. It was used here against a [[Sneasel]] that prevented the [[Silver Conference]] from beginning.

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[[File:BalzikenCntst.jpg|left|thumb|150px|May and her Blaziken in a Pokémon Contest.]] Blaziken's first appearance in the anime was in the episode ''Pop Goes the Sneasel'' under the ownership of [[Harrison]]. It was used here against a [[Sneasel]] that prevented the [[Silver Conference]] from beginning.

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[[May (anime)|May's]] [[Combusken]] evolved into a Blaziken after a battle with [[Team Rocket]] in the episode ''Once More With Reeling''. She then used her new Blaziken in a [[Pokemon Contest]] against Ash's [[Sceptile]].

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[[May (anime)|May's]] [[Combusken]] evolved into a Blaziken after a battle with [[Team Rocket]] in the episode ''Once More With Reeling''. She then used her new Blaziken in a [[Pokémon Contest]] against [[Ash's Sceptile|Ash's]] [[Sceptile]].

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Blaziken also appeared in the [[Pokémon]] Movie: [[Destiny Deoxys]], under the ownership of a minor main character named Rafe.

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Blaziken also appeared in the [[Pokémon]] Movie: [[Destiny Deoxys]], under the ownership of a minor main character named [[Rafe]].

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Its Mega Evolution debuted in ''[[XY001: Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''

*ThoughBlaziken is Fire/Fightingtype,itcanlearn {{type|Flying}}-type moves such as [[Mirror Move]] and [[Brave Bird]], possibly due to the consistency of bird-like resemblances in [[Torchic|Torchic's]] evolutionary chain.

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*Blaziken is the only fire starter not able to learn Flamethrower through leveling up.

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*It is thought that Blaziken's legs are based on MC Hammer's parachute pants.

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*Though Blaziken is Fire/Fighting type, it can learn {{type|Flying}}-type moves such as [[Mirror Move]] and [[Brave Bird]]. This may be because its face and hair are birdlike and its pre-evolutions resemble birds, but instead of flying it fights.

*Blaziken can cause fire to erupt from its wrists, usually during fights, though they may flare up more when angry or threatened.

*Blaziken can cause fire to erupt from its wrists, usually during fights, though they may flare up more when angry or threatened.

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*Blaziken is the first non-Kalos-native Pokemon with a [[Mega Evolution]].

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*Blaziken is the first non-[[Kalos]] native Pokémon with a [[Mega Evolution]].

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*Blaziken was introduced as the evolved form of one of the starter Pokémon, [[Torchic]], in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire'']]. It is Torchic's final evolved form, evolving from [[Combusken]] at level 36. Its Fire-type attacks are mostly [[Physical]], exemplified by [[Blaze Kick]] and [[Fire Punch]], as opposed to other ([[Special]]) attacks such as [[Flamethrower]] and [[Fire Blast]]. In ''[[Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Version|HeartGold &amp; SoulSilver]]'', you can receive a Torchic from [[Steven Stone]].

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*Blaziken was one of the first [[Pokémon]] to be featured in [[Pokkén Tournament]], the other two being [[Lucario]] and [[Machamp]].

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* It is the first Fire-typed starter Pokémon to have the combination of {{Type|Fire}} and {{Type|Fighting}} types, proceeded by [[Infernape]] and [[Emboar]].

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===Origin===

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Blaziken is based on a fighting rooster or chicken, with an anthropomorphic body shape.

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Blaziken is a large bipedal humanoid bird-like Pokémon that resembles a rooster. Its face, lower body, arms, and tail are bright red, with some yellow patches on its chest, and running down its legs and feet. It has a tan colored plume of feathers surrounding its face and chest like a mane. Two long tan feathery plumes stem from the back of Blaziken's head. It has blue eyes with yellow scleras. Its mouth is beaklike and hooked, with small nostrils, and it has a V-shaped crest on its forehead. Its arms are long, with sharp gray claws. It has gray claws at the bases of its yellow-feathered feet. It has a small pointed red tail.

Blaziken has the AbilityBlaze. allowing it to use Fire-Type moves with up to 150% damage, but only if its HP is below 30%. In Pokémon Black and White, you can get a Torchic from Dream World with the ability Speed Boost, which makes its Speed rise every turn. This Ability is then retained when Torchic is fully evolved into Blaziken. Aside from its Abilities, Blaziken can leap incredible heights (actually being able to effortlessly transcend a 30-story building) with its outstanding leg strength. It can also make flames spout from its wrists and ankles, shrouding its feet and fists, and practices a form of martial art with these abilities to overwhelm the enemy with in battle. The stronger the foe it faces, the more intensely its flames burn.

Blaziken is the evolved form of Combusken, and is the final evolutionary form of the starter PokémonTorchic. Starting at level 36, Combusken can evolve into Blaziken. Blaziken can further evolve into Mega Blaziken using the Blazikenite.

Blaziken's first appearance in the anime was in the episode Pop Goes the Sneasel under the ownership of Harrison. It was used here against a Sneasel that prevented the Silver Conference from beginning.